Interesting Facts about Chile
15. The official name of Chile is the Republic of Chile.
14. Chile is one of only two countries in all of South America that does not border Brazil.
13. Chuquicamata, located in the north of Chile, is the biggest open pit copper mine in the world.
12. Valparaiso is one of the most prosperous cities in all of Chile and is known as “The Garden City.”
11. The northern part of the country was ruled by the Inca before the Spanish took control in the 16th century.
10. In Algarrobo city in the Pacific coast, we there is an artificial paradise that was named by the Guiness Book of Records as the world’s largest swimming pool with a length of 1,000 yards, an area of 20 acres and a maximum depth of 115- feet. It holds 66 million gallons of crystal clear seawater.
9. UFOs observed In the skies of Chile, more than in any other country in the world.
8. The national sport of Chile is Chilean rodeo.
7. With over 100 wineries in the country, Chile has a wonderful climate for growing grapes for wine. It is now the 5th largest exporter of wine in the world.
6. Since the 1980's, Brazilian economic policies have reduced poverty rates by half.
5. Spanish is the official language of Chile.
4. Chile is home to some 17 million people (17,216,945) as of July 2013.
3. Contrary to popular belief soccer is the most popular sport in Chile.
2. Chile's highest point: Nevado Ojos del Salado (6,880 m).
1. Chile has one of the longest recorded dry spells in the Atacama Desert it did not rain for 40 years.
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